Double Olympic, world and European track champ is announced for his first cross-country race since 2011
Mo Farah’s first test of 2016 is set to come at the Great Edinburgh International Cross Country, with the double Olympic, world and European t...

It’s autumn and the hills are beckoning, but how best to run up them? Matt Long explains
Hills matter. Whether you are a runner, jumper or thrower, uphill training should be an integral part of your periodised training programme at this time of y...

Jose Luis Cuenca Cadenas updates the often controversial story of world high jump record-holder Javier Sotomayor
The life of a top-flight jumper usually lasts no more than 10 years. The nature of the events leads to damage of the ankles and knees and i...

Former IAAF president Lamine Diack reportedly ‘charged with corruption’
The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has confirmed that a French police investigation has commenced, following separate investigations into all...

British middle-distance great stresses importance for athletics “to build trust and defend clean athletes at all times” during his first official visit to Russia as IAAF president
Seb Coe has completed his first official visit to Russia as ...

Andrew Butchart set to defend his title, while Laura Muir will look for further victory after her 2013 win at Bellahouston
Andrew Butchart and Laura Muir head record fields for the Scottish Short Course Cross Country Championships in Glasgow on Saturda...

If recurrent Achilles pain blights your training, Jenny Blizard has some tips to help prevent it
Achilles tendon problems can be the bane of an athlete s life. Studies show that half of all male runners suffer pain or injury to their Achilles at some p...

The new UK Athletics vice-president believes it is vital that sports governance starts to more accurately reflect the sport and the country s demographic
New UK Athletics vice-president Donna Fraser is hopeful that athletics is leading the way in terms...

Former British 400m record-holder Derek Redmond writes from his own experience on how to get back on your feet
In athletics and sports of all kinds, dealing with injury setbacks is more than likely something you will have to go through. Obviously some ...

National governing body announces a five-year “strategic partnership”
UK Athletics (UKA) has announced a five-year “strategic partnership” with Grant Thornton UK LLP, with the aim of making the national governing body one of the...